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Dependency on mobile apps for daily tasks has increased exponentially. However, this has also made mobile applications an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking access to confidential information. This is why it's imperative to understand the importance of protecting our mobile apps.

To safeguard sensitive data, businesses must prioritise mobile application security and protect it from potential cybersecurity threats. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics and are targeting mobile apps as a gateway to gain access to sensitive data. Therefore, businesses must ensure their mobile apps are secured from cybersecurity threats. This blog explores the various threats that mobile apps face and explains how mobile app penetration testing can help mitigate these vulnerabilities.

A data breach could take over 100 days to be spotted. An additional 60 days may be needed to recover from it. However, you can recover from a breach within 30 days with a recovery plan, saving you resources. Your recovery team’s swift reaction to any signs of a data breach will help you recover as soon as possible.

A social engineering attack refers to any type of attack where deception, manipulation or coercion is used to elicit information or access from a person for their own purposes. Social engineering refers to any technique used by a threat actor that focuses on people and process, rather than on technology. The most common form of social engineering attack is a phishing email that tricks victims into giving up personal information such as passwords and credit card details. Phishing often masquerades as an official corporate email from an organisation's CEO or another trusted person within the company.

When it comes to cybersecurity, one of the most important things you can do is test your system for vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity testing ensures you have all the necessary security measures in place and that they are functioning correctly. There are many ways to test the security of a system. Some are more thorough than others, and some take longer to complete. 

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, businesses must take steps to secure their data and protect their application programming interface (API). API security is vital for two reasons. First, APIs provide access to sensitive data, making them a prime target for attacks. Second, APIs can be used to launch attacks on other systems, making them a critical part of any security strategy. To protect your business, it is essential to implement robust API security measures. 

When performing a penetration test, most companies focus on traditional methods with limited knowledge about the targeted system. In fact, if you are dealing with software or programming at a deeper level, there may be threats or vulnerabilities in the code that your team is not aware of. This is where a code review as a service comes in.

In essence, a code review is where every part of a program’s code is analysed to make sure there are no risks of vulnerability that someone else can take advantage of. It also ensures that any confidential information is hidden, which is a vital aspect of cybersecurity. 

Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of a code review as a service.

Virtually every modern organisation relies on the internet and connected devices to communicate with customers, operate internal processes, and deliver its services. However, the digital remnants left behind from these activities – known as your digital footprint – can give hackers and malicious users the information they need to compromise your operations. 

So, what can you do to protect yourself? An expert team like Nettitude can assess these ‘electronic breadcrumbs’ to identify exposed business-critical information and safeguard it against cyber threats. Here, we explore how organisations must limit the information shared online while explaining how it can be used against them.

Firewalls are designed to form a protective barrier between your internal systems and untrusted outside networks. However, you must be certain that this part of your IT infrastructure has been installed and configured correctly. Otherwise, you risk malware being inserted or valuable data being stolen from your private systems.

This is where rigorous firewall penetration testing comes in. These simulated cyber-attacks locate, investigate and test for vulnerabilities from both outside intruders and internal threats. This way, your company will know where its weaknesses exist and have a plan to address any cybersecurity concerns.

When specifying cybersecurity testing for your organisation you’ll come across various approaches. Penetration testing and bug bounty programmes are two likely options.

But is this an either-or situation? We highlight the main differences between bug bounty and penetration testing and explain why they actually complement each other, keeping your organisation as safe as possible, 365 days a year.

Cybersecurity testing is more crucial than ever. Whilst you’re probably familiar with our penetration testing services, you might not know about our bug bounty platform. And yet, it’s incredibly valuable to maximise your security.